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Sara Taylor

Carnon Downs,Cornwall

Summary

A professional with extensive experience in self-employment, demonstrating exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build lasting relationships that encourage repeat business and positive feedback. Adept at working independently or collaboratively within a team, fostering a positive environment and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. Possesses excellent time management skills and a strong understanding of health and safety compliance, contributing to the safe and effective management of business operations. Committed to enhancing customer experiences through personable interactions that reflect positively on the business.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Project manager, data management

Self employed
Truro, Cornwall
01.2010 - Current

Beauty therapist

Self employed
Penryn, Cornwall
02.1996 - 11.2021

As a qualified beauty therapist, I started my own business working from a salon at home.

During my professional career, I took pride in my skill and customer focus. I maintained professional client records for effective treatment tracking, booking and managing customer appointments using a diarised system, reflecting client need and to minimise waiting times.

Providing exceptional customer service was essential. Understanding my clients needs, ensuring satisfaction from the start to finish of their treatment & securing repeat client bookings was key to success.

I took great pride in my salon, implementing hygienic practices to maintain a clean, compliant and welcoming treatment space. I carried out day-to-day tasks with enthusiasm, enhancing salon environments with continued positivity.

Product knowledge was essential for the success of my business and through comprehensive training I was able to offer expert skincare advice, resulting in increased product sales. This in turn created great liaisons with suppliers, securing essential contracts for cost-effective salon product selection.


Education

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty therapy

Saltash College
Saltash, Cornwall
September 1990 - August 1991

Diploma of Higher Education - Anatomy and physiology

Falmouth Adult Education Centre
Falmouth, Cornwall
September 1996 - August 1997

NVQ Level 2 - Horticulture and Design

Cornwall College
Camborne, Cornwall
September 2019 - August 2020

Skills

After many years of working self employed, I have developed skills and knowledge which I believe will aligned with this role

I pride myself on customer service, ensuring I understand their needs, building lasting relations, encouraging repeat visits and positive feedback

I am confident to work independently or as part of a team, following instruction, problem solving and encouraging a positive environment Supporting each other to ensure the task is completed and working dynamically should things need to be changed quickly

I have excellent time management and take pride in my appearance and personable qualities, especially when dealing with customers as this impression reflects the business and improves the overall customer experience

I have a sound knowledge of health and safety compliance and understand how this impacts the day to day running and management of a business, ensuring safety for staff and customers


Affiliations

  • Gardening, sewing, quilting, reading, jigsaws, cooking, walking, theatre, shopping, eating out and entertaining.

Timeline

Project manager, data management

Self employed
01.2010 - Current

Beauty therapist

Self employed
02.1996 - 11.2021

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty therapy

Saltash College
September 1990 - August 1991

Diploma of Higher Education - Anatomy and physiology

Falmouth Adult Education Centre
September 1996 - August 1997

NVQ Level 2 - Horticulture and Design

Cornwall College
September 2019 - August 2020
Sara Taylor